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Monthly Archives: June 2010

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The new moon in June is upon us. Accompanying it are likely the
lowest daytime tides of the year. Better yet, the forecast suggests
we’re in the 70’s and sunny to partly sunny this weekend. What a
great time to get out to the beaches!

Some planned events for Saturday (June 12th) are included below,
but you can also plan your own adventure. It varies by your
location, but the approximate tides and times are…

When the tide is this low on summer days, the plants and animals
are stressed by the sun, wind, and heat, so please remember to
tread lightly. Watch your feet and walk instead of running, wet
your fingers before touching plants and animals, don’t turn over
any rocks bigger than your head, and walk around the edges of the
eelgrass or kelp beds. If you’re digging clams, don’t forget to
fill your holes back in (don’t want to smother the next crop!).

A a really low tide, large
geoduck siphons extend well above the sandy beach surface of the
Foulweather Bluff Preserve. Photo: Jeff Adams

This Saturday (June 12th) you might want to join one of the
following events…